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If you drive by car from Heraklion airport about 50 km to the south, one arrives at the place Charakas.

For rocky southern coast with its small fishing villages and sand or gravel beaches in quiet coves there are still about 15 km from here.

The house itself is off the tourist routes very quiet at the upper edge of the village under old trees. From here you have a wonderful view of the whole place over parts of the Messara level with its olive groves and vineyards, as well as the mountains of Psiloritis in the west and Dikti mountains to the east, whose peaks are still covered with snow partially even in summer.

The site is located on the outskirts and has a slope. Here invite various terraces to relax in the shade or in the sun as needed.

Charakas is an ideal place to relax and make a right to recover, but also to explore a good starting point for hiking tours and the entire south coast.

Several old monasteries and the Minoan palaces of Phaistos and Knossos are within easy reach by car. Bakery, shops, cafes, a tavern and a hospital are located at the site.

Charakas is a typical Cretan village with no through traffic. So there is no traffic noise, no aircraft noise or similar. The only sounds are from tractors or animals (sheep, chickens, etc.). The people are simple and very hospitable. Action is not common!

Bedroom 2 is open air (see Photo 2). Bedroom 3 is on the 'Oda' (bunk bed).

Suitability:

children welcome

non smoking only

pets considered

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:

bay

caves

churches

restaurants

ruins

waterfalls

winery tours

Leisure Activities:

beachcombing

bird watching

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

fishing

hiking

mountain biking

mountaineering

diving

snorkelling

bay fishing

caving

swimming

Notes:

Everything has been designed with great attention to detail. It can be found in the furniture and also outdoors many unique items. Whether it is the root table or book shelf of old cypress-wood, there is still something to discover. So the holiday is not boring, even if you prefer one, to stay at home to relax or because of the coolness.